Agent: Jones to sign with Bears or Steelers today

According to his agent, former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones – who has been rehabilitating his surgically repaired knee – is not headed to Tampa Bay. He will, however, end up with either the Chicago Bears or Pittsburgh Steelers, with a deal expected today.

Tampa Tribune, July 14: Tampa Bay is officially out of the running for Detroit free agent running back Kevin Jones.

Jones will sign with either Pittsburgh or Chicago on Tuesday, according to agent Tony Fleming, who said that late Monday evening.

Previously, Fleming said five teams including Tampa Bay were interested in Jones, but despited a published report last week stating Jones was going to visit Tampa Bay this week, he said it was untrue.